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  1. #1

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    Luckily for then they kept Dean Smith who’s a proven good manager.
    Whilst I don’t think it’ll be another Leicester, it could be just as spectacular:

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    Quote Originally Posted by The Bob Banker Spanker View Post
    Luckily for then they kept Dean Smith who’s a proven good manager.
    Whilst I don’t think it’ll be another Leicester, it could be just as spectacular:
    Similar-ish scenarios. First season back in the top division. Looked dead and buried then went on an unexpected run to survival at the end of the season. Leicester won 7 of their last 9 games after winning 4 from 29! Villa's record wasn't as impressive but they still survived.

    Villa have started the season better than Leicester did in their Premier League winning season.

    I think Villa need a class striker if they are to challenge for Europa and probably someone better at the back as well. Little strength in depth there. Leicester didn't have much strength in depth but were fortunate with injuries when they won the league.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Eric the Half a Bee View Post
    Similar-ish scenarios. First season back in the top division. Looked dead and buried then went on an unexpected run to survival at the end of the season. Leicester won 7 of their last 9 games after winning 4 from 29! Villa's record wasn't as impressive but they still survived.

    Villa have started the season better than Leicester did in their Premier League winning season.

    I think Villa need a class striker if they are to challenge for Europa and probably someone better at the back as well. Little strength in depth there. Leicester didn't have much strength in depth but were fortunate with injuries when they won the league.
    Ollie watkins fits that bill IMO.
    Spedger

  4. #4

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    Quote Originally Posted by The Bob Banker Spanker View Post
    Luckily for then they kept Dean Smith who’s a proven good manager.
    Whilst I don’t think it’ll be another Leicester, it could be just as spectacular:
    They're nowhere near that Leicester team. They had Vardy, Mahrez and Kante.

  5. #5

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    Quote Originally Posted by NYCBlue View Post
    They're nowhere near that Leicester team. They had Vardy, Mahrez and Kante.
    Not much else, mind! Vardy was unplayable. Kante controlled a 2 man midfield against most 3 man midfields like you'd never believe. Mahrez was amazing. Schmeichel was great.

  6. #6

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    Quote Originally Posted by Eric the Half a Bee View Post
    Not much else, mind! Vardy was unplayable. Kante controlled a 2 man midfield against most 3 man midfields like you'd never believe. Mahrez was amazing. Schmeichel was great.
    I thought Vardy was injured so didn't play.

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